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Mr. Watson from Hayward, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shake It Off!

Help me give my students e-rings, drum heads, and maracas so my students can play their music comfortably and with ease.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Watson's classroom raised $183

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Drum heads are essential for percussion. These drum heads are valuable to our band because they serve proper playing conditions. E-rings are crucial for their sound control. These e-rings provide a softer sound alternative that is essential for drum tuning. We are in need of a matching set of maracas because we don't have one. This new set of maracas consistently match each other's sound.

These drums heads, e-rings, and maracas would allow my players to excel in their parts necessary for our annual music competitions.

Thank you for taking time to consider this donation. My students and I will value your donation as it allows the band to play more confidently and precisely. Your donation will help support my students' goal to strive for greatness.

Mr. Watson Mount Eden High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hayward, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

52 students impacted 22donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LP Pro Maracas • Music & Arts $29.99 1 $29.99
EVANS EC2S Frosted Drum Head 13 in. • Music & Arts $24.99 1 $24.99
EVANS EC2S Frosted Drum Head 12 in. • Music & Arts $23.99 1 $23.99
EVANS EC2S Frosted Drum Head 10 in. • Music & Arts $22.99 1 $22.99
EVANS E-Ring Pack Standard • Music & Arts $10.95 1 $10.95

Materials cost

$112.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.34

Total project goal

$182.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$182.27

19 Donors

-$138.98

Donations toward project cost

-$125.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.65

Matching donations from our partners

-$36.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$30.60

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.47

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$0.00

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